Open-heart surgery is the standard method for repairing mitral valves, but for some, a treatment option now available at Roper

Written by Hailey Middlebroook Thoracic surgeon Dr. Adam Mace is on a mission to help relieve symptoms of achalasia, a

“When symptoms start showing up, you have to respond immediately,” says local stroke survivor Ron Brinson, pictured here with his

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  Understanding, diagnosing and treating HIV and AIDS has come a long way since the early 1980s, when the virus

Robotic-assisted technology is improving the accuracy and precision of total knee replacements—a procedure that’s on the rise throughout the nation

Less than two years after a car accident that shattered her lower limbs, Johns Island resident Lynn Green—pictured here at

A 59-year old woman will live cancer free after a life-saving surgery Monday that cured her early stage lung cancer.

The HPV vaccine guards against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to six different

A new non-surgical approach to obesity treatment is here to help you drop the pounds—for good Written by Erin Weeks

Learn what to expect from the spectacular experience of labor and delivery—plus, get an inside look at Roper St. Francis

Dr. Scott Ross is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon and leader in minimally invasive surgical options. Translation: He’s an expert

Paula knew that, as a smoker, she was at risk for cancer, but didn’t know there was a simple screening

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The heart is the beating engine of the body, so when it needs a tune up, it’s not taken lightly.

Sometimes a racing heart is a good thing, like when you’re trying something new or tackling a workout. But in

There are many wise health-related reasons to limit your sugar intake. From dental decay to diabetes, sugar is a dietary

Varicose veins may be unattractive, but they are also extremely common, with some 25 million Americans (predominantly women) suffering from

Breast cancer awareness may be stronger than ever, thanks to the popular pink takeover of October. That’s a good thing.

Learn about GeneMatch: a project underway at Roper St. Francis and across the nation to help scientists battle Alzheimer’s and

Gail was gardening when she started having a stroke. She was rushed to the hospital and received a lifesaving procedure

Anesthesiologist, Dr. Troy Ockerman demystifies anesthesia, explaining what to expect from beginning to end and sharing the simple steps you

Decoding acronyms of your medical care providers and understanding what they mean in terms of your care. 

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